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Firms leery of draft for satellite slots

Firms leery of draft for satellite slots

Bidders say plan contains loopholes

Mr Anant says Thaicom has several concerns about the draft proposal. Tawatchai Kemgumnerd

A draft plan for the allocation of rights to use satellite orbital slots has come under fire for several loopholes that some potential bidders said make them reluctant to join the bids.

The plan was presented at last week’s public hearing organised by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Anant Kaewruamvongs, chief executive of SET-listed satellite service operator Thaicom, said the company has several concerns about the draft. The public hearing of the draft will run until Jan 15 next year.

“It is still premature to decide whether we will participate in the…

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